Cosmic Crisp

(Runtime 1:00) Last week, a spokesperson for Washington State University’s agriculture college said the goal was to name WSU’s new apple this week. That…

(Runtime 1:01) On Monday, Aug. 26, WSU officials decided to delay the name announcement until the end of 2024.When a contest was announced to name the new…

(Runtime 1:06) Known for its crunch and sweet taste, the Cosmic Crisp apple has been awarded “Best Snack” by Good Housekeeping for the third…

The apple in question is WA 2, known to consumers as Sunrise Magic. WSU claims that Yakima apple grower Pro Orchard Management and affiliated packer Apple King infringed on the patent by growing and selling Sunrise Magic without a license.

After more than 20 years of development by the Washington State University Tree Fruit Research Commission, the Cosmic Crisp is ready to come to hit store shelves. The goal of new variety is to be attractive to consumers, easy to grow and easy to store over a long period of time.

Something has gone sour between Washington State University and a Seattle-based biotech company. It's over a new, highly-prized apple variety that has not yet hit the market.

Facebook Google+ Twitter Email Anyone who’s tried to plant apple seeds in their backyard was likely disappointed by the results. Fruit that was small,…